Monthly Archives: February 2008

Magnesium and Your Health

Your body only contains 4-5 teaspoons of magnesium, but it is extremely vital to every cell and your body as a whole. Magnesium works to support your bones, helps in the production of cholesterol, helps to activate many vitamins, aids … Continue reading

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Homeopathic First Aid

http://www.drweil.com/ I find it interesting that homeopathic medicine draws on exactly the same principles as vaccines and allergy treatments, though it is usually considered “alternative. ” All three are based on the principle that “like cures like,” where exposure to … Continue reading

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Aromatherapy – Reproductive System

Among the most common problems for women are those involving the reproductive system. As women with personal experience in this area, we will focus first on several female problems. This topic has been the subject of many good books; we … Continue reading

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Rose Hip Oil – Wonders for the Skin

By Annie B. Bond, author of Better Basics for the Home, (Three Rivers Press, 1999). http://www.care2.com/ Rose hips are the seed pod left after the rose petals fall off. You have probably heard of rose hip tea, recommended because it … Continue reading

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Various kinds of antibiotic medicines

An antibiotic is a chemical substance derived from a mold or bacterium that kills microorganisms (bacteria) and cures infections. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1926. He observed that a substance produced by fungi actually restricted bacterial growth. It was however … Continue reading

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Choosing immune system health foods

Staying well is probably the most important thing that we all have in mind all the time. The sad part is that are so busy with our rushed-up routines that we do nothing about it. Left to ourselves, we prefer … Continue reading

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Tea Tree Oil for Your Hair

Tea Tree Oil helps keep the scalp clean, preventing dryness, dandruff and thinning hair. Add 10-20 drops of Tea Tree Oil to a Natural Shampoo. Use the shampoo daily or alternate with Natural Shampoo. Applying a few drops of Tea … Continue reading

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Useful health tips to help the immune system

The immune system is one of the most important body systems. It is an interconnected system of cells that works in tandem to function as the body’s natural first line of defense against illness and disease. The immune system recognizes … Continue reading

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Should you use an antibiotic to treat acne?

In persistent cases of acne that do not respond to topical treatment, an antibiotic alternative is usually exercised by doctors. An antibiotic is a drug, synthetic or natural, that kills bacterial proteins while inhibiting bacterial growth alongside. If it was … Continue reading

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Two Valentine’s Day Blends

Celebration of Desire * 2 parts Sandalwood * 2 parts Ylang Ylang * 1 part Jasmine * 1 part Black Pepper and Surrender to Pleasure * 1 part Patchouli * 3 parts Rose * 2 parts Bergamot

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